Medics say he is unable to respond to stimulation, cannot move or breathe independently and is kept alive by a ventilator.

They say continued life-support was "not in his best interests" and the child should be transferred to palliative care.

His parents Takesha Thomas and Lanre Haastrup want his treatment to continue.

Thomas told the court her son is responsive.

"When I speak to him he will respond, slowly, by opening one eye", she said.

"I see a child who is injured. He needs love. He needs care. I have it. I can give it.

"To say it is so poor, it is not worth living, that is not right. It is not their decision to make."

Isaiah Haastrup with an aunt. Photo: PA

The case had been heard in the Family Division of the High Court in London.

Both specialists at King's College Hospital and Judge MacDonald have paid tribute to the family and expressed their sadness over the case.

"Examining Isaiah's best interests from a broad perspective I am satisfied that it is not in his best interests for life-sustaining medical treatment to be continued", Judge MacDonald said during summing up.